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Cohoon; Sheldon Courtney

Posted By Obits On January 1, 2022 @ 12:50 pm In Obituaries | 24 Comments

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COHOON – Sheldon C., 84, of Port Medway, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, NS.
Born in Eagle Head, Queens County, Sheldon was a son of the late John and Joy (Conrad) Cohoon.
Sheldon grew up in Port Medway and enjoyed life with his parents at the store. He enjoyed doing all things that boys and teenagers do on a bicycle with his buddies in a small village. Sheldon fished with Erin Whynot for five years before moving on to sail on the gypsum boats. For five years, Sheldon sailed to various ports of call where he saw a lot of the world and many different and beautiful places. From there, Sheldon went to work security for Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited at the gate until his retirement.
Sheldon loved to walk in the woods; getting in his speed boat and spending time on Great Island. He loved nice cars and going for drives around the area. Sheldon will be remembered by everyone as a devoted son to his mother, Joy and everyone will have special memories of him.
A private graveside service has been held in Trinity Anglican Cemetery with Reverend James Haughn officiating. Donations in Sheldon’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made through www.chandlerfuneral.com.

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Condolence from Michael morton on January 1st, 2022 1:58 pm

Sad to find out that Sheldon has passed away . He was a nice person and very generous.

Condolence from Gordon Eisnor on January 1st, 2022 3:05 pm

Sorry to hear of Sheldon’s passing.For years Sheldon was a coffee drinking buddy at Tim Hortons.

Condolence from Kristy Carrier on January 1st, 2022 3:22 pm

You always said “I’ve had a good run”. I’m sure you and your mother are reunited again. You were one of the best people I have ever met. It was a joy to sit and listen to the stories you told. May you Rest In Peace.

Condolence from Philip Slayton on January 1st, 2022 4:21 pm

Sheldon was our friend and neighbour on Long Cove Road for almost twenty-five years. I would often stop to chat with him as he pottered about his property, and he would come to visit us. Sheldon was good-natured, had a puckish sense of humour, and a tinge of eccentricity. He was a kind and generous man. I mentioned to him once that I was going to get a flagpole one of these days. A week or so later he showed up with one as a gift; he had made it, and painted it, himself. He liked my wife Cynthia’s squash soup, and she took him some often while he was ill. He was a tough guy. He built a stone fence not long ago, carrying big rocks by himself. He didn’t give in easily to the cancer that killed him.He liked to watch Bonanza and baseball on television. On calm days he went out to Great Island in his boat; I liked to watch him heading out, from my screen porch. He was the last of the Cohoons, one Port Medway’s founding families.

Condolence from Eugene haarold Munroe on January 1st, 2022 4:22 pm

Rip sheldon goona miss you man . You very special to your community and to everyone around that knew you. A legend in my eyes and with my grandparents. Know you can be with them . Say hi from me . No goodbyes just until I see you again .

Condolence from Richard H Guckert on January 1st, 2022 4:48 pm

Sheldon put up a valiant fight. Rest in peace, cousin

Condolence from Heidi And Jean Feather on January 1st, 2022 6:53 pm

My grandmother was Nelly Cohoon Sheldon‘s aunt. We would travel to Nova Scotia often for visits from New Hampshire. Seem like every other summer we were headed to Nova Scotia. We would visit with Sheldon aunt Joy and uncle John. Many lovely memories of cohoon Island and Long Cove. I believe that it was 2015 or so when I took my mom for her last visit with her cousin Sheldon. It is always like going home. Good sailing cousin bet it’s flat ass calm there now.

Condolence from Doris Lohnes Schnare on January 1st, 2022 7:19 pm

I did not get to see Sheldon often in these later years, but when I was growing up in East Berlin, Dad would take us over to Port Medway in the dorey to visit with the many members of Mom’s family and we would always go to Cohoon’s Store for ice cream and to visit Joy, who was Dad’s cousin. I vividly remember the Cohoons (the two houses) and having a great visit with all of them. You are free now from your suffering, Sheldon and May you Rest in Peace.

Condolence from Jody Feather on January 1st, 2022 8:09 pm

Sheldon was a Great Cousin to me. I remember the days when our family would visit from the USA. It was a big deal to go back to the homestead where my Grandmother Nellie Cohoon was born and raised as a child. She came to the USA when she was 14 so she always longed to go back and visit her brother, Sheldon’s father. Last time I visited was in 2000 and Aunt Joy was the sweetest woman. I remember the days of the store with Uncle John. I remember the locals sitting on the stoop and talking about the day. Use to sit on Earl Whynot’s lap and then there was Albert that lived just down the street. Sheldon seemed quiet but he loved to talk about hunting. I remember he would say “that little bugger” a lot. Just loved visiting there, the smell of the ocean and the kindness of all the people we would meet in Port Medway. All of them are truly missed and so blessed to have such wonderful memories of the little house by the sea and the smell of that fresh Lobster chowder that Aunt Joy use to make. Now Sheldon is united with his beloved family as we all will be one day.

Condolence from Clark and Sandra Hebb on January 2nd, 2022 8:50 am

Rest in peace Sheldon , we will miss your smiles and laughter at Tims

Condolence from SYLVIA WHEADON on January 2nd, 2022 1:56 pm

Rest in peace sheldon Sure was a good friend to ross and i he visited me this summer he would call first .and get valeri to bring him back to visit for a few minutes.he was to weak to come in the house .he just talked from the car.until i see you again.bye for know.Sylvia

Condolence from Marie Wambolt on January 2nd, 2022 3:26 pm

Sheldon will be missed in the community. I haven’t seen him in years we were good friends way back when. I remember the times Sheldon would pick me up from work and take a drive up to where the were building the Satellite Station.My Condolences to Valerie and Willis. ,I’m sure you have many wonderful memories of Sheldon. Rest IN Peace My Friend

Condolence from Laurie Neal on January 2nd, 2022 4:27 pm

Our dear cousin Sheldon, my mother, Irene McAlisters first cousin. I met you twice – once when I was just 13 years old visiting with my cousins Jody and Lisa and then in 2016 when mom and I were able to travel to visit the homeland and those dear to us. I remember how proud you were to show us your car – at that point a Lincoln I believe.. you brought me “out on the town” one Saturday evening to the local pub/sing-a-long and I even convinced you to dance with me. I am in awe of your generosity to your community and to those who needed the extra help no matter in what form it took. I loved walking on the property – the old homestead – where you resided and hearing the stories. I know that many love/loved you and you will be missed. But I know you are with your dear aunt Nellie and all those who have passed. Please give my grammy Nellie a big hug for me.. she is in my daily thoughts and prayers and now you will be too!

Condolence from Sheree Chandler on January 3rd, 2022 9:40 am

Deepest condolences to all who mourn Sheldon’s passing. He suffers no more and is reunited with his parents.

Freda Muise

Condolence from Sheree Chandler on January 3rd, 2022 9:46 am

To all who mourn Sheldon’s passing, deepest sympathies. My husband , Aubrey, worked at the mill and knew Sheldon from there. They had a love of boats and cars in common.
May memories ease your grief and the company of friends and family comfort you.

Sheree Chandler

Condolence from Barbara Burns on January 4th, 2022 12:26 am

So sad to see that Sheldon has passed away. A kind man and a generous supporter of his community. He will be missed by all who knew him. May he Rest In Peace.

Condolence from Jimmy Haughn on January 4th, 2022 12:05 pm

When I was a little boy I thought Elvis lived in Port Medway…..He was the cool uncle with the White Cadillac…..the quiet King of Port Medway.
Over the years I am thankful for the time spent together…church and meals and the odd trip to the city…a lot of laughs and good company.
He has also known Kim since her childhood through her family which was always an important part of his life….we will miss him !

Condolence from John & Nancy LEEFE on January 4th, 2022 8:16 pm

Sheldon was a unique guy with a big heart. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of calling him a friend

Condolence from Anna Mueller & Markus J. Heinis on January 4th, 2022 11:32 pm

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. (Unknown)

Thank you, Sheldon, for you kindness and generosity. Thank you for being you.

Condolence from Carol Hubley on January 5th, 2022 1:54 pm

Very sorry to hear about Sheldon. Sheldon is my second cousin. Joy and my father (Parker Conrad of Eagle Head) were first cousins.
John and Joy lived next door to my grand parents and parents when Sheldion was born. Mum and Nana were quite taken with him. Apparently they gave him his first snow suit.
When I was growing up they visited us occasionally. As a teen I spend a lot of weekends at their home in Port Medway. Sheldon was ways fun. John would give us treats from the store.
I met my husband (Woodrow Hubley) or as he is know as Woody during these visits. He boarded with them a few winters during his school years.
So he and Shekdon were good friends. They got ice cream from John (but without the cone)

Condolence from Susan and Garlent Oickle on January 6th, 2022 10:07 pm

RIP Sheldon Garlent has some good memories of you . You were a great friend to all who knew you .

Condolence from Larry Meisner on January 7th, 2022 2:01 pm

I am truly saddened to learn of Sheldon’s passing. We were shipmates on the Gypsum Countess over 50+ years ago. I always remembered him as being a gentleman, a very capable seaman and a trusted friend. Although I had not seen him since the gypsum ship days, his stories and tales still resonate with me.
May you have eternal smooth seas and gentle winds at your back.
Larry Meisner
Capt CCG Ret’d

Condolence from Dorina O’ Connor (Lalande) on January 7th, 2022 5:02 pm

It was with a heavy heart learning of the passing of Sheldon. He was a lifelong friend of mine .. and also my family.
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to all the family members and friends who also loved Sheldon. You will be missed by each one of us.
‘Until we all meet once again .. on that distance shore’. ‘May you rest in Heavenly Peace’.
Dorina and John O’Connor .. also Lorraine, Jeannine and Paul ( Lalande) ❤

Condolence from Evelyn Cohoon Dreiling on June 11th, 2022 8:14 pm

I regret my delay but wanted to send my message of condolences to family and friends of Sheldon Cohoon. Whoever reads this may like to know that I am a Cohoon, born Evelyn Cohoon in 1942. I learned through my study of genealogy that several Cohoon family members made their homes in Port Medway over the past centuries and I always felt a close link to my people of Nova Scotia even though I never traveled to Port Medway – my loss. I learned a lot about the history of the place through a friend, Elinor Selig Roberts who lived in Long Cove. I married and moved to Nova Scotia and raised my two children in the 1960s and 70s. Since retiring from a Public Service job in Ottawa I have lived in Vancouver, British Columbia.
I am so sorry for Sheldon’s passing in part because he appears to be the last of the Cohoons of Port Medway. With any amount of luck, I may change that fact in the years to come.

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